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Week in Review: Entrepreneurs, Whiz Kids and Coaching Milestones

North Canton news kept rolling in this week, as we spotlighted a new program through the chamber of commerce, our first whiz kid and more

1. after he allegedly ran from them during a traffic stop. Police pulled over Derrick L. Johnson, 35, after he was seen swerving. Johnson reportedly sped away while the officer waited for his license and registration. The man drove through six yards, got his GMC Yukon stuck and then ran from police, only to be caught a few minutes later.

2. It was a huge week for boys' basketball. Coach Randy Montgomery , while senior Nyles Evans became the all-time leading scorer in the school’s history.

3. The all-day, every-day kindergarten service plan from North Canton City School’s got a lot of coverage this week as the district hosted to discuss the best ways to implement all-day, every-day kindergarten. North Canton Patch hosted a , and Editor Morgan Day asked Superintendent Michael Gallina at the end of the week,

4. We spotlighted our first Whiz Kid Tuesday. Who was it? , who asked community members to donate change to help Akron Children’s Hospital. Lucas, a cancer survivor, said he continues to do the fundraiser because he remembers all those who helped him while he was in the hospital years ago. . It can be any child who can do a neat trick, is helping with a fundraiser, made the honor roll all year, and on and on and on ...

5. Doug Lane, president of the , talked with North Canton Patch this week about its . The chamber accepts applications for this position, which involves an entrepreneur or former entrepreneur working with Kent State University and , through March 1.


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